Long-Term Care Preceptor, Training Unit (00221471)

About the Department

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

 

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state. 

 

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

Position Duties

• Plan and organize training plans for surveyors based on CMS and State requirements. Facilitate training using a variety of delivery methods including classroom training, virtual training and on-site coaching/training.
• Track and report on training outcomes and monitor compliance. Provide feedback to manager regarding training compliance.
• May assist in on-boarding and training to new employed surveyors.
• Complete training to become qualified to survey all Non-Long Term Care and State programs.
• Expected to remain current on both federal and state requirements for Non-long term care facilities through regular training and review of materials.
• Owns assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate training classes/activities for New LTC Surveyors.
• Provide direction and monitor completion of required CMS computer-based training for new and existing surveyors.
• Conduct onsite training/evaluation of new surveyors as needed.
• Provide classroom and in the field training on Long Term Care Survey Process.
• Ensure surveyors have most up to date surveyor resources.
• Develop and provide continuing training and onsite training/evaluation for existing surveyors.
• Provide LTC Training Presentations as needed
• Plan and organize training plans for surveyors based on CMS and State requirements to facilitate completion of SMQT.
• Facilitate training using a variety of delivery methods including classroom training, virtual training and on-site coaching/training.
• Track and report on training outcomes and monitor compliance.
• Assist manager with providing in-service education to all LTC Staff.
• Provide feedback to manager regarding training compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license. Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license, which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work (personal or rental), are required for employees in this job.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates, who have a healthcare background and in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, possess the following:

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and critical thinking skills.
• Successful completion of CMS Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for Long Term Care (or Non-LTC programs), or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Prior experience conducting Long Term Care surveys in accordance with CMS and/or State requirements
• At least two years of experience facilitating professional development, adult learning, or staff training programs in a healthcare or regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of CMS LTCSP (Long-Term Care Survey Process), federal regulations, and interpretive guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and evaluate performance in a structured training program.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable with hybrid work environments including onsite training, virtual facilitation, and independent research.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in healthcare regulations and training methodologies.

Other Qualifications

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

 

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. 

 

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment background history and reference check.

For more information about this job and other career opportunities with DCH, please visit our Careers Page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dchga.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

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Agency Information

EmployerGeorgia Department of Community HealthAddress 2 M.L.K. Jr. Drive SE, 18th Floor

Atlanta, Georgia, 30334 Website http://www.dch.georgia.gov